GCCA Statement on Signing of AB817 and SB716
September 28, 2026 – The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) expressed disappointment following Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision yesterday to sign Assembly Bill 817 (AB 817) and Senate Bill 716 (SB 716)...
View Article2026 International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
2026 International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste September 29th marks the international celebration and recognition of the UN International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. This...
View ArticleCalifornia Legislation AB 817 and SB 716
Statement from Sara M. Stickler GCCA President and CEO Our industry feeds families and protects access to medicines. California should not make that mission harder or more expensive. In recent weeks,...
View ArticleBrazil-EU Trade Update: MAPA Response to Export Restrictions
Brazil-EU Trade Update: New Antimicrobial Restrictions on Animal Protein Exports and MAPA’s Response On September 3, the European Union began implementing restrictions on the entry of animal protein...
View ArticleSeptember 10 Trade Updates: U.S.-Canada Tariffs; What to Watch for Next
September 10, 2026 On September 8th, Canada imposed tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, focused primarily on milk, cream, cheeses, several railway or tramway track materials, and others. (View...
View ArticleAugust 2026 Trade Updates: U.S.-Canada Talks Collapse
August 27, 2026 50% U.S. Tariffs Take Effect; Canadian Dollar-for-Dollar Retaliation After a three-day extension of the Section 338 deadline (originally set for August 19), talks on Friday 21 August...
View ArticleGCCA Commends USDA’s Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance Program...
August 19, 2026 – The Global Cold Chain Alliance commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on its announcement of $7.5 million in grant funding through the “Cold Chain Grants for Emergency...
View ArticleJuly 2026 U.S. Tariff Actions: What it Means for the Cold Chain
July 24, 2026 Background The United States Trade Representative (USTR) finalized Section 301 tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on 60 trading partners (about 99% of U.S. import volume) yesterday, citing failure...
View ArticleDP World Leaders Announced as Keynote Speakers at GCCA Africa Cold Chain...
Two leaders at global logistics pioneer DP World have been announced as keynote speakers for the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Africa Cold Chain Conference in Johannesburg, taking place September...
View ArticleOn Capitol Hill, GCCA and Cold Chain Leaders Deliver Policy Priorities
Cold Storage Operators; Transportation and Logistics Professionals Urge Congress to Keep U.S. Agricultural Competitive, Remove Compliance Burdens for Distributors and 3PLs, and Tackle Food Waste...
View ArticleFrom Burden to Solutions: How the Global Cold Chain Drives World Food Safety...
How the Global Cold Chain Drives World Food Safety Day 2026 Every year on June 7, the global community comes together to recognize World Food Safety Day. Co-facilitated by the World Health Organization...
View ArticleGCCA Africa Cold Chain Conference 2026 Opens for Registration
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Africa Cold Chain Conference 2026 is now open for registration. Taking place September 2-3, 2026 at the Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Johannesburg, the...
View ArticleMiddle East Conflict Disruption Updates & Situation Report – May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026 | 1:45 PM EST Freight Rate & Carrier Update: Company-by-Company Overview Three months into the conflict, the freight rate picture has become more differentiated than the initial shock...
View ArticleMiddle East Conflict Disruption Updates & Situation Report – May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026 | 10:30 AM EST Maritime and Freight Corridor Update Overview Nearly three months after joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, the Strait of Hormuz crisis has deepened rather...
View Article2026 Board Leadership Announced for GCCA; GCCF
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) is proud to announce the volunteer leaders who will guide its strategic direction in 2026 — a pivotal year marked by organizational transformation, renewed focus,...
View ArticleGCCA Applauds House Passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
GCCA Applauds House Passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; Highlights Inclusion of Critical FRIDGE Act Provision GCCA Urges Senate to Act Swiftly on Landmark Farm Bill...
View ArticleGCCA’s 2026 Global Top 25 List Released
GCCA’s New Top 25 Cold Chain List Shows Global Response to Demand Increase For Immediate Release ARLINGTON, VA (April 29, 2026) – The new Global Top 25 List of temperature-controlled warehousing and...
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2026 GCCA Brazil Regulatory Forum Recap
This week, GCCA Brazil hosted its 2nd Regulatory Forum, convening participants that included 4 officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), 7 member companies, 1 partner association...
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Middle East Conflict Disruption Updates & Situation Report – April 5, 2026
April 5, 2026 | 3:00 PM Global Government Energy Interventions — Iran War Fuel Crisis Following the joint Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iran beginning on February 28th, 2026, the explosive conflict has...
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Middle East Conflict Disruption Updates & Situation Report – March 12, 2026
March 12, 2026 | 9:30 AM EST Martime and Freight Corridor Update Conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt regional and global supply chains. Since GCCA’s March 4 update, the operational picture...
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